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Use as an introduction OR a review/reinforcement of elements, compounds, and mixtures and how to read both molecular drawings and chemical formulas.
Lesson Progression:
- Read a background text about how we classify matter.
- Students count atoms and look at element symbols to match matter pictures to their name.
- Students complete a thorough analysis worksheet.
Topics Covered:
- smallest unit of elements (atoms) and compounds (molecules)
- differences in the characteristics of pure substances and mixtures
- distinguishing between diagrams of elements, compounds, and mixtures
- recognition that compounds have characteristics properties
- the basics of molecular models
20 different substances to classify are included. The cards in this resource are straightforward versus decorative. The matter picture cards are provided in black and white and color so you do not need a color printer.
Teacher Notes:
- Teacher notes will instruct you about how to use this as an inquiry-based introduction OR a review activity.
- Related standard: MS-PS1-1
- INCLUDES AN ANSWER KEY.
- Please note that this Classification of Matter Activity is not editable.
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Related Standards:
- NGSS MS-PS1-1: Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures.
